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Josef Newgarden said he intended to clear the air with Team Penske teammate Will Power as soon as he had an opportunity after a chain reaction that followed a late restart on Newgarden’s behalf res…
Josef Newgarden expressed his intention to discuss the incident with his Team Penske teammate Will Power following a late restart that led to Power crashing out of the NTT IndyCar Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway. The chain reaction was triggered when Newgarden launched for the green flag later than expected, causing several cars to check up and resulting in Alexander Rossi hitting Power’s car from behind. Newgarden acknowledged Power’s frustration and emphasized his plan to address the situation with him promptly. Newgarden admitted to going late on the final restart but denied accusations of inconsistent speeds made by Power. The series confirmed Newgarden’s consistent speed prior to the incident and clarified the restart management process. Newgarden highlighted his respect for Power and his commitment to performing well for the team and expressed regret over the circumstances that impacted Power’s race.
